Carlee Smith, Realtor with Century 21 Signature Real Estate

04/08/2026

✨ Just reduced + ready for its next owner ✨

This inviting ranch-style home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a finished basement-perfect for added living space, entertaining or a home office setup.

With the new price, the opportunity just got even better Let's get you in for a showing!

03/23/2026

A new price?? HELLOOOOO 🤩

This NW Ankeny gem could be yours, what are you waiting for? 👀

Open house Saturday 3/28, 1-3pm 🔑🥂

03/19/2026

Thinking about selling the big two-story but not quite ready for condo living?

This 2022-built ranch in NW Ankeny offers main-level living with just the right amount of space:
✔️ Primary suite on the main level
✔️ Open floor plan with fireplace
✔️ Quartz countertops & modern finishes
✔️ Finished lower level with bedroom + full bath for guests
✔️ Low-maintenance, newer construction

Enjoy the convenience of ranch living while still having room for visitors, hobbies, or grandkids. Close to Prairie Trail, Hy-Vee, restaurants, and easy interstate access.

This is comfortable, modern living — without the upkeep of a large home.
Reach out to schedule your showing. 🏡

03/12/2026

Remodeled East Side Des Moines Ranch Under $250K 👀

Homes under $250K that are actually updated are getting harder to find — but this one checks the boxes.

✔️ 3 Bedrooms
✔️ Finished Basement
✔️ Remodeled in 2022
✔️ Granite Countertops + Stainless Appliances
✔️ Oversized Garage
✔️ Beautiful Lot

Located on the east side of Des Moines near parks, the East Side Library, Grandview Golf Course, and just minutes to downtown.

Move-in ready and packed with updates including roof, siding, AC, flooring, and more

📸 Price, address & more photos: 👉🏻 https://shorturl.at/fLy69

📩 Message me to schedule a private showing.

03/03/2026

02/26/2026

😍 JUST LISTED

Ready for More Space in Ankeny? If you’re feeling cramped in your starter home (or tired of renting), this might be your next step!

📸 Price, address & more photos: 👉🏻 https://shorturl.at/nHLRf

🛏 | 3 bed
🛀🏻 | 3 bath
🚙 | 2 car garage
📏 | 1,935 sq ft
⬇️ | Finished basement
👷🏻 | Built in 2022
☀️ | Deck
🎓 | Close to Rock Creek Elementary

Have questions about this listing? Message a agent today 🤳🏼

02/03/2026

A fresh February guide for Des Moines 🫶

New places to try, events to put on your calendar, and a few excuses to leave the house this month. Which one are you checking out first? 👀

01/13/2026

The part most people don’t realize until they’re already behind the curve. 👉

The month you want to move usually determines when you need to start planning. ✅

Starting earlier gives you more options, flexibility, and fewer last-minute decisions... especially with Des Moines’ spring listing season (April–June) and steady activity in some neighborhoods.

If you’re considering a move in or out of Des Moines next year and want to talk it through, my DMs are always open. 🤩

01/08/2026

Not to nitpick but...

There are a few things I obsess over when touring a home. 👀

It might take a few extra minutes, but being thorough protects my clients in the long run.

Some things are easy to spot — fresh paint, a squeaky door. Others take a trained eye and a few years of experience: roof age, basement moisture (Des Moines winters and spring runoff make this important), HVAC condition, window efficiency, and how original woodwork holds up in older neighborhoods like Sherman Hill.

I’m also checking lifestyle details: walkability, garage and driveway space for winter, and lot slope for drainage. Those small observations often become negotiating points later. ✅

My clients know that when we're in house-hunting mode, I'm weighing the details, comparing options, and looking for what we can leverage.

If you’re touring homes soon and want a second set of eyes, my DMs are always open. 📲

11/26/2025

Kicking off Friendsgiving season with a little Iowa pride 🧡✨

I rounded up what each Iowa town would probably bring to the table… and yes, as your resident Urbandale girl, I fully stand by showing up with the green bean casserole every. single. year.

Swipe through and tell me what your town’s signature dish would be! ⬇

11/25/2025

“You’re always on your phone.”

Guilty ✋

But trust me, my clients aren't complaining. 😉